Thursday, 23 March 2023

New weasels etc

 I have been getting some reading material second hand for the Riverbank project-

I have yet to start reading them but the large volume was really chosen on account of the illustrations.

 

Some new recruits arrived today in the shape of two packs of three weasels plus two large rats that were thrown in as a freebie. Here they are beside two figures for a size comparison. They certainly will work well with the addition of weapons and perhaps some headgear.

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  1. Donnie McGibbon23 March 2023 at 05:08

    Lovely book selection and the weasels look grand!

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    1. Anonymous23 March 2023 at 07:35

      Thanks, l am pleased with these purchases which could help take the project forward…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. The Good Soldier Svjek23 March 2023 at 05:42

    As a youngster I was enchanted by The Wind in the Willows.

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    1. Anonymous23 March 2023 at 07:40

      I am the opposite of you Tony. Never really had dealings with it as a child. I loved the Cosgrove Hall stop frame animation series on tv and my daughters really like the animation films like “Willows in Winter” and the other one.
      Recently l have become enchanted by the language Grahame uses and his writing. As a long time fan of children’s books and their illustrations l have liked looking at how people envisaged the book. I feel there is a game waiting to be played hence the project…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. Mark Man Of TIN23 March 2023 at 06:32

    Interesting figures - I hope you enjoy the Wild Wood version. I believe that Kenneth Grahame wrote some early parts of his book in Falmouth and Fowey in Cornwall. http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/cornwall/hi/people_and_places/history/newsid_8983000/8983255.stm

    https://returnofanative.com/stories/messing-about-in-boats-the-wind-in-the-willows-story-kenneth-grahame-fowey/

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    1. Anonymous23 March 2023 at 07:48

      Thanks for the links , most interesting. The wildwood sitting waiting on the pile of books to be got round to. I imagine reading it in the garden as the weather gets warmer…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. Mark Man Of TIN23 March 2023 at 06:36

    Your neighbours at Warbases do some interesting Bifrost birdmen in 28mm if you wish to extend beyond Mammals https://warbases.co.uk/product/birdmen/

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    1. Anonymous23 March 2023 at 07:50

      I looked them up. Very sinister and tempting. I am sticking to mammals currently but am open to other possibilities…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. rross23 March 2023 at 06:46

    The weasels do look like they will be the business - looking forward to seeing how you accouter and paint them up!

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  6. Anonymous23 March 2023 at 07:51

    I do think that they have much potential with a few weapons etc. l too look forward to seeing how they will turn out…
    Alan Tradgardland

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  7. KEV. Robertson.23 March 2023 at 10:08

    Your really getting into the your Wind In The Willows Project- I look forward to seeing how your develop everything Alan. Cheers. KEV.

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    1. Anonymous25 March 2023 at 07:33

      Thanks Kev! Btw still unable to leave comments on your blog. Some great work and ideas there currently.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  8. Rob Young23 March 2023 at 15:46

    You might find it interesting to look at some of David Woods figures as well https://thelittlesoldiercompany.co.uk/alice-in-gerunderland

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    1. Anonymous25 March 2023 at 07:33

      I’ll have a shufti, thanks for the link…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  9. KEV. Robertson.24 March 2023 at 10:14

    Hi Alan- I have the 'Wind In The Willows' Board Game - it includes four excellent 40mm Characters- Toad, Ratty, Badger and Mole...it is feature on my Blog - sure you'l like the Characters. Cheers. KEV.

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  10. Anonymous25 March 2023 at 07:34

    I will pop by for a look …
    Alan Tradgardland

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